“Your average cult movie is black-and-white, involves dwarves and/or talking rabbits, and isn’t much fun to watch on a Saturday night. The exception to this rule: ‘Commando’. The silliest, most relentlessly entertaining action epic in history [...] It’s the most pleasurable of guilty pleasures, and today still commands a legion of devoted fans. Once you’ve gone ‘Commando’, there’s no going back”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:00
Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts, guiding you through them at stages during the film.
There are action films. There are B-movies. And then there’s Commando. This deliriously entertaining misadventure movie is full of spectacle while placing its tongue firmly in its cheek; Arnie delivers one-liners that’d make Roger Moore’s 007 groan with a straight face and more explosions than a NYE firework display.
To temper the onscreen carnage, we’re pairing this 40-year-old firecracker of a film with South American wines, in honour of the fictional nation of Val Verde that features heavily (fun fact: it also appears in Die Hard 2 and Predator, thanks to a shared script writer!).
Take your evening further with our add-on options:
• Enjoy a pre-screening wine tasting session as you learn more about wine tasting over a glass
• Indulge with a delicious L'Affinage Du Fromage deli box, with cheeses, chutney and crackers to enjoy alongside your film and wine
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1985 | 18 | 90 mins
Retired Special Forces officer John Matrix is trying to live a secluded, normal life in rural California with his daughter. But when a shadowy gang of mercenaries start killing off his former unit, it isn’t long until deadly danger is at Matrix’s door - and not long until he becomes the danger for his hapless adversaries…
Contains strong violence, strong language
About The Location
Averys began in 1793 and over the years, the family has built its reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering wine merchants. Their historic wine cellar can be found beneath their shop on Culver Street, and is an atmospheric and intimate setting for our Vintage Screenings.
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ADD-ONS
An Introduction To Wine Tasting
Looking to expand your knowledge, or make your evening extra special? Join us before the main event for An Introduction To Wine Tasting, led by one of Averys’ experts. These enjoyable and informative sessions explain the basics of how to taste wine, with one white and one red to sample, helping you learn while you taste as you’re guided through the key steps to understanding the aromas, flavours and characteristics of wine.
Deli Box
Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box from our friends at local supplier L'Affinage Du Fromage . Enjoy 3 different cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers, as a perfect complement to your wine tasting.
Getting Here
Averys Wine Merchants is located at 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5LD. The venue is accessed via the street-level entrance on Frogmore Street - look for the dark green door next to Sergio’s! The what3words reference is rests.among.grace
The nearest bus stop is College Green. The closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
There is level access to the venue via the entrance on Frogmore Street.
There is an accessible toilet at the venue.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Wherever possible we will source a subtitled print, but need advance notice as this can vary on a film-by-film basis and may require additional time to source/arrange.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
Doors for this event will open at 6:45PM (18:45). You will not be able to access the screening room before this time, so we recommend arriving as close to this time as possible.
If you have booked An Introduction To Wine Tasting, please arrive by 6:15PM via the main Averys Shop entrance. You will receive further information on this in a separate email.
This event is strictly for over-18s. As alcohol is included in your ticket price, you may be asked to show ID upon entry to the venue. If you fail to provide valid ID when asked, you will not be able to attend this event. In this instance we would be unable to offer event credit.
Please do not consume hot food in the Screening Room.
FAQs
I don’t drink white/red wine - can I have an alternative? Yes! We can offer all white/all red wine tastings, but strongly advise you to let us know in advance via the contact form.
Do you have non-alcoholic alternatives? We are pleased to be able to offer a range of alcohol-free wines from our partners Vino Zero. Please let us know in advance if you would like this alternative alcohol-free flight via the contact form.
Can I buy food at the venue? Currently we only offer L’affinage du Fromage Deli Boxes on a pre-order basis. These can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.